Our Research Team

Meet our team , a dedicated group of researchers sharing a common passion for materials science and its applications in energy, environmental solutions, and emerging technologies.
  • Dr. Yerkanat Kanafin
    Postdoctoral Scholar
    Dr. Kanafin’s research focuses on wastewater treatment and the synthesis and design of functional materials. His work is aimed at developing advanced materials and technologies for efficient pollutant removal and sustainable environmental remediation.
  • Kamila Zhumanova
    PhD Candidate in Chemistry
    Kamila’s research interests focus on optical materials and solar cells, with an emphasis on developing and understanding materials that enhance light-matter interactions and improve the efficiency of solar energy conversion technologies.
  • Laura Khamkhash
    PhD Candidate in Chemistry
    Laura’s research focuses on water treatment using metal oxides, with particular interest in developing and applying oxide-based materials for efficient pollutant removal and environmental remediation.
  • Aidai Duishemambet Kyzy
    PhD Candidate in Chemistry
    Aidai’s research focuses on water desalination, with an emphasis on developing efficient and sustainable technologies for freshwater production.
  • Darya Goponenko
    PhD Student in Chemistry
    Darya’s research interests focus on optical materials and solar cells, with an emphasis on developing advanced materials for efficient light management and energy conversion.
  • Kuralay Rustembekkyzy
    Master of Science in Chemistry
    Kuralay’s research focuses on water remediation, photoelectrochemical systems, materials design, and the development of contrast agents, with an emphasis on advanced functional materials for sustainable energy, environmental, and biomedical applications.
  • Takhmina Kerim
    Master of Science in Civil and Environmental Engineering
    Takhmina’s research focuses on water treatment, membrane technologies, and photocatalysis, with an emphasis on developing efficient and sustainable materials for environmental remediation.
  • Imanzhussip Serkul
    Graduate Student in Chemical and Materials Engineering
    Imanzhussip’s research focuses on water treatment and photoelectrochemical systems, with an emphasis on developing advanced materials and approaches for sustainable environmental and energy applications.
  • Kaiyrzhan Alkabayev
    Graduate Student in Chemistry
    Kaiyrzhan’s research focuses on photocatalysis, with an emphasis on developing efficient materials and systems for environmental and energy-related applications.
  • Akzhan Yestoreyeva
    Graduate Student in Chemistry
    Akzhan’s research focuses on water treatment and photoelectrochemical systems, with an emphasis on developing advanced materials and strategies for sustainable environmental and energy applications.
  • Almagul Zharkina
    Graduate Student in Chemistry
    Almagul's research interests focus on optical materials and solar cells, with an emphasis on developing advanced materials for efficient light management and energy conversion.
  • Aiym Kassenova
    Graduate Student in Chemistry
    Aiym’s research focuses on electrochemistry and surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS), with an emphasis on developing advanced materials and analytical platforms for sensitive detection and characterization.

  • Zhaniya Kali
    Undergraduate Student in Chemistry
    Zhaniya’s research focuses on sensors and water desalination, with an emphasis on developing advanced technologies for environmental monitoring and sustainable water treatment.
  • Temirlan Karatay
    Undergraduate Student in Biology
    Temirlan’s research focuses on contrast agents, with an emphasis on the design and development of functional materials for advanced imaging and diagnostic applications.
  • Zhangir Balgabay
    Undergraduate Student in Chemistry
    Zhangir’s research focuses on photocatalysis, with an emphasis on developing advanced materials for environmental remediation and energy-related applications.
  • Bakhytzhan Nurkhanov
    Undergraduate Student in Chemistry
    Bakhytzhan's research focuses on photocatalysis, with an emphasis on developing advanced materials for environmental remediation and energy-related applications.
  • Zhanelya Serikbek
    Undergraduate Student in Chemical and Materials Engineering
    Zhanelya’s research focuses on electrochemistry and photocatalysis, with an emphasis on developing advanced materials for sustainable energy and environmental applications.
  • Kamila Abdullayeva
    Undergraduate Student in Chemistry
    Kamila’s research focuses on carbon dots and photocatalysis, with an emphasis on developing functional nanomaterials for environmental and energy-related applications.
  • Madi Sabyr
    Undergraduate Student in Chemistry
    Madi's research focuses on water remediation, photoelectrochemical systems, materials design, and the development of contrast agents, with an emphasis on advanced functional materials for sustainable energy, environmental, and biomedical applications.

AdvNanoLab Alumni

Our alumni are an integral part of our community.
After contributing to our research and academic activities, they continue their careers in academia, industry, and innovation, carrying forward the knowledge and experience gained as part of our team.

Anara Molkenova

Yerkezhan Amangeldinova

Dimaral Aben

Svetlana Em

Nursalim Akhmetzhanov

Valentina Olifirenko

Aiganym Abduraimova

Tomiris Mulikova

Mussa Yedigenov

Sagyntay Sarsenov

Amir Zholdasbekov

Alima Bazenova

Javeria

Sabina Shamarova

Altynay Abdizhamil

Lazzat Serik

Madina Sissembay

Bibinur Myrzatay

Akbota Mazhit

Aigerim Babenova

Yana Zhumadilova

Yana Sissembayeva

Yerbolat Kakimov

Bachir Yaou Balarabe